Great Outdoors, Great Value<strong>Arizona</strong>’s 2014 <strong>Hunt</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Fishing LicensesSome exciting changes are comingto <strong>Arizona</strong> hunting <strong>and</strong> fishinglicenses beginning Jan. 1, 2014. Anew license <strong>and</strong> fee structure willbe easier for customers <strong>and</strong> offermore value. Benefits of the new licensesinclude:• A simplified structure. The former structureof more than 40 license <strong>and</strong> stamp optionsis reduced to six license options <strong>and</strong> a singlemigratory bird stamp.• Bundled privileges for better value. Mostlicenses will have bundled privileges offeringmore value. For example, the General Fishinglicense will now include the privileges of theformer Class A general fishing license, plusprivileges for trout, two-pole <strong>and</strong> CommunityFishing (no need to buy separate stampsor licenses for those privileges). The licenseis also planned to include fishing privilegesfor <strong>Arizona</strong>’s shared Colorado River waterswith California <strong>and</strong> Nevada, dependent onagreements currently under negotiation withthose states. The Combination <strong>Hunt</strong> <strong>and</strong> Fishlicense will also include the privileges of thenew General Fishing license, along with theprivileges of the General <strong>Hunt</strong>ing license.• Valid for one year. Licenses (other than theShort-term) will be valid for one year fromthe date of purchase instead of just for thecalendar year.• Youth Combination hunt <strong>and</strong> Fish licensefor only $5. The Youth Combination <strong>Hunt</strong><strong>and</strong> Fish license will cost only $5 (as opposedto the current $26.50) <strong>and</strong> will be requiredfor youth ages 10-17.• short-term Combination hunt <strong>and</strong> Fishlicense. This may be purchased for any singleday or for multiple days. The purchaserpicks the date(s) of validity at the time ofpurchase. If purchased for multiple days,the days need not be consecutive.• single state migratory Bird stamp. Theonly state stamp that will be required is the<strong>Arizona</strong> Migratory Bird Stamp, which is required(along with your hunting license)for the taking of migratory birds (such asdoves, b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeons), including waterfowl(such as ducks, geese). Keep in mindthat individuals ages 16 <strong>and</strong> older who wishto hunt waterfowl will still be required underfederal law to also purchase the FederalMigratory Bird <strong>Hunt</strong>ing Stamp (i.e., FederalDuck Stamp).Other <strong>Information</strong>• The Big <strong>Game</strong>Tag structure will stay the same,but most tag prices will increase. This is thefirst increase in tag prices since 2007. Noneof the tag prices exceed the previously authorizedstatutory cap that existed prior toenactment of SB 1223. See the new tag feeson the next page.• The application fee for the big game draw<strong>and</strong> first-come permits will be increased to$13 for residents ($3 of which will be dedicatedto habitat, public access <strong>and</strong> recruitment/retention efforts ) <strong>and</strong> $15 for nonresidents($5 of which will be dedicated to habitat,public access <strong>and</strong> recruitment/retention efforts).The Unit 12A (North Kaibab) HabitatManagement Stamp will no longer be requiredfor Unit 12A deer hunters.6 <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
The fees listed on this page are valid beginning Jan. 1, 2014.LICENSES PRIVILEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENTGeneral <strong>Hunt</strong>ing 1Combination <strong>Hunt</strong><strong>and</strong> Fish 1,2Youth Combination<strong>Hunt</strong> <strong>and</strong> Fish 1,2(ages 10–17)Short-term Combination<strong>Hunt</strong> <strong>and</strong> Fish 2,3HUNT PERMIT-TAGS Obtained only throughapplication <strong>and</strong> drawing procedures, prices showninclude a $13 application fee for residents <strong>and</strong> a $15Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongameanimals, <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take ofbig game animals <strong>and</strong> migratory game birds.Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters,small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, <strong>and</strong>upl<strong>and</strong> game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big gameanimals <strong>and</strong> migratory game birds.Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters,small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, migratorybirds <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> game birds. A valid tag is required for the take of big gameanimals.Allows take of all aquatic wildlife statewide, including Community Fishing waters,small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, nongame animals, <strong>and</strong>upl<strong>and</strong> game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds.RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT2014 <strong>Pronghorn</strong> <strong>Antelope</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Elk</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong> Draw <strong>Information</strong> 7$37$15/dayNot available.See Combination.$57 $160$5 $5$20/dayRESIDENTYOUTH NON-RESIDENTYOUTHapplication fee for non-residents. 4Bonus Point $13 $15 $13 $15<strong>Antelope</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $103 $565 $103 $565Bighorn Sheep <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $313 $1,815 $313 $1,815Turkey <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $38 $105 $23 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $25 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts)Bear <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $38 $165 $38 $165Javelina <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $38 $115 $28 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $30 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts)<strong>Elk</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $148 $665 $63 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $65 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts)Deer <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $58 $315 $38 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts) $40 7 (for Juniors-Only hunts)Pheasant <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15Buffalo – Bull/Any <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $1,113 $5,415 $1,113 $5,415Buffalo – Cow/Yearling <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $663 $3,265 $663 $3,265Buffalo — Yearling only <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $363 $1,765 $363 $1,765S<strong>and</strong>hill Crane <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag (2 tags) $33 $35 $33 $35Raptor <strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag $13 $15 $13 $15NONPERMIT-TAGS These tags may bepurchased over-the-counter at Department offices or RESIDENT NON-RESIDENTlicense dealers.Archery Turkey Nonpermit-tag $25 $90RESIDENTYOUTH NON-RESIDENTYOUTHJuniors-Only Turkey Nonpermit-tag $10 $10Bear Nonpermit-tag 5 $25 $150Mountain Lion Nonpermit-tag 5 $15 $75Javelina Nonpermit-tag $25 $100<strong>Elk</strong> Nonpermit-tag $135 $650Archery Deer Nonpermit-tag $45 $300Bobcat Seal (for sale or export) 6 $3 $3STAMPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT YOUTH 8Migratory Bird Stamp Allows take of b<strong>and</strong>-tailedpigeons, moorhen, coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe,$5 $5 Included with Youth Combination license<strong>and</strong> swans (Valid July 1 – June 30)Federal Waterfowl Stamp (valid July 1 – June 30) $15 $15 $15Notes:1. Licenses are valid one year from date of purchase.2. All licenses that allow fishing allow for simultaneousfishing with two poles.3. A Short-term Combo license may be purchased forany day. Purchaser selects date(s) of validity at time ofpurchase. If purchased for multiple days, the days neednot be consecutive.<strong>Hunt</strong> Permit-tag <strong>and</strong> License Fee <strong>Information</strong>4. A portion of the application fees are designated forhabitat, access <strong>and</strong> recruitment/retention.5. M<strong>and</strong>atory harvest reporting <strong>and</strong> physical check-in.6. Not available at license dealers.AMENDED JAN 3.AMENDED JAN 3.7. Permit-tag fees are for “Juniors-Only” designated hunts.A youth must pay the higher fee unless applyingonly for “Juniors-Only” hunts.8. Youth, 16 years of age <strong>and</strong> older, are required topurchase a federal waterfowl stamp.